Dry Devils and Lowrey WS SCS Site 4 Dam

Sutton County, Texas (near SONORA)

River/Stream: TR-DRY DEVILS RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
40 ft
Dam Length
1,570 ft
Reservoir Storage
2,755 acre-ft
Year Completed
1961
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
7,162 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 2018-11-14

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.